Joan Norgaard Obituary
In loving memory of Joan Norgaard (Red Wing, Minnesota), who departed this world on April 9, 2026 at the age of 101. Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Katherine Mezger; and her son-in-law Frank Grier. She is survived by: her spouse Olaf Harold "O. H." Norgaard; her daughters, Marjorie Grier of Richmond, Virginia and Ann Smereczniak (John) of Red Wing, Minnesota; her son-in-law William Mezger of Lampasas, Texas; her stepgrandchildren, Lacy Mezger Hart, Andrew Healy (Kathryn), Ben Smereczniak (Beena), Mathew Mezger (Kristi), Philip Smereczniak, Will Mezger, Alex Smereczniak, Alexis Reid (Langdon) and Emily Madan (Raj); and her great grandchildren, Olivia Joan Hart, Chase Hart, Lindsay Healy, Brian Healy, Maxwell Smereczniak, Luka Smereczniak and Imajen Andrade. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church, to the Red Wing Arts Association, or to the charity of your choice.
